OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2025

OnePlus 13

$899

90.0/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

90.0

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera91/100

Battery100/100

· 2024

OnePlus 12

$799

89.3/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

89.3

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera91/100

Battery90/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy OnePlus 13:

✓10g lighter chassis (210g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+600 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy OnePlus 12:

✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($799 vs $899)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.82" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	OnePlus 13	OnePlus 12
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO AMOLED	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.82"	6.82"
Resolution & Density	3168x1440 (510 ppi)	3168x1440 (510 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	4,500 nits peak	4,500 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 15	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony LYT-808	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Sony LYT-808
Telephoto Zoom	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS	64 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.6, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2	48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.4	32 MP, f/2.4
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm	164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15 mm
Weight	210 g	220 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP69	IP65
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	5,400 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	100W wired fast charging	100W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	50W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

OnePlus 13 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, OnePlus 13 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy OnePlus 13:

Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.3 · Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+600 mAh more)

When to buy OnePlus 12:

More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 12GB · Lower launch price: $799 (save $100)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 12

Which phone is better: OnePlus 13 or OnePlus 12?

OnePlus 13 leads with an overall BeastScore of 90.0/100 compared to OnePlus 12 (89.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 90.0 vs top rival 89.3 and Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+600 mAh more).